Till the relationship with Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh and Rekha, Moushumi Chatterjee opened the inner secret of the film industry
Indian cinema veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee recently appeared in the show ‘In the Ring With Filmfare’, streaming on YouTube channel. In this impeccable conversation with Jitesh Pillai, he spoke openly on many untold aspects of his film journey, industry politics, and personal relationships.
Initial round: rebellious girl to superstar
Moushumi says that she had decided to become an actress, while her parents were strict. He said, “For the first time he went to shoot in heavy makeup, but escaped from the set in rebellion and went home in a local rickshaw wearing the same getup. Rickshawala was also watching me surprised.”
Industry politics and “aunt of industry”
He said, “There has always been politics in the film industry. At that time everything was behind the screen. Hero-heroines were hidden even.
Amitabh and Rajesh Khanna: two different personality
Moushumi explained a big difference in the nature of Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna. “Amitabh is very politically aware and balanced, never depended on agents. While Rajesh Khanna needed Attention and ‘Groming’ all the time.”
Relationships and heels story with Rekha
Moushumi also spoke openly with Rekha on her equation. “Initially Rekha felt that I was controlling Vinod Mehra. Once I was asked to take off my heels to match his height. I refused and said-” If the height is a problem, give him a platform. “
Film journey and old director
Moushumi recalled her first director Tarun Mazumdar and Ajay Kar-“I had met the director for the first time only after my father’s permission. Once I refused Rishikesh Mukherjee’s film. When we worked later, he said to me, ‘Give me another chance, maybe I spoiled your career.’ This was a very emotional moment. “
Choosing roll and challenge to be a woman
Moushumi says, “I thought by looking at every character, I am right for this? Never moved to the image.
This interview of Moushumi Chatterjee is not only a document of his career but also a mirror of the changing social outlook of the industry. Her words are inspiration for the artists and audience of today’s generation, especially when she says, “I worked on my terms and never bowed.”
